Breeder Dog Registration

Both the stud and the female MUST be registered CMD's and BOTH must have breeder dog status in order for the litter to be registered!

Due to variable genetics that are a result of the CMDA's current generational type registery system, all breeding dogs must be approved by the CMDA in order for the resulting litter to be registerable. Unless a breeding dog has a "Purebred" registration certificate, even if it was registered as a puppy, it must complete a Breeder Dog approval process, and be assigned a "Breeder" registration certificate and identification number. This process helps ensure the Colorado Mountain Dog Breed Standards remain the common goal of breeders, while also helping to prevent many of the genetic health issues commonly seen in some purebred livestock guardian dog lines. The CMDA reserves the right to revoke a "Breeder" registration status in the event we receive complaints of a breeder or its offspring developing undesirable characteristics that could influence the ultimate standards of the breed. Any fees paid up to that point are non-refundable.

To qualify for "Breeder" registration status, a dog must:

be a registered CMD, classified as a "Foundation," “F2,” “F3,” or "F4" Etc.

be over 1 year of age

be sexually in-tact, and intended for breeding

be actively guarding livestock

meet most of the criteria set forth in the CMD Breed Standards.

The Breeder Dog registration process involves several steps that must be completed, IN ORDER, by the applicant. The CMDA reserves the right to accept or deny registration to any dog at any time during the application process. Application fees are non-refundable, but are divided between the 2 steps, in order to minimize the risk to the applicant.

Step 2: If your application and photos are approved, schedule a veterinary exam and hip x-rays ( OFA is suggested, but not required) for your dog, print a copy of the "CMDA Veterinary Exam Report," and have your vet complete the form. Submit the report and the non-refundable Veterinary Exam Report Processing Fee to the CMDA.

If the Veterinary Exam Report is approved, you will receive a new CMD Registration Certificate, with a new status of "Breeder” listed and a new registration number, which you will then use to register future litters.﻿﻿

Registration Fee Process:

Because the Breeder Dog registration process involves multiple steps, with no guarantee the dog will be approved, the CMDA has designed the fees to be paid in 2 increments. This covers the CMDA costs for processing at each step, while reducing the financial risk to the applicant. Fees are non-refundable. Please note that if your dog is denied Breeder Approval, it may also be denied CMD registration for the same reason(s).

Step 1:Application Processing Fee

$25 CMDA Members ONLY

Step 2:Veterinary Report Processing Fee

$25 CMDA Members ONLY

To proceed with fee payment, click on the link below to take you to our secure online payment page, where you can select the appropriate payment.

For height, stand the dog on a level surface, and measure straight up, from the floor to the top of the withers (not including fur).﻿ For most accurate results, we recommend using a level, with one end resting on the withers.

Length of Dog (in inches):

For length, stand the dog on a level surface, and measure horizontally, from the point of the shoulder to the rear edge of the hip.﻿

List the types and estimated number of livestock the dog is currently guarding:﻿

Does this dog have any history of surgeries or chronic health issues? If so, please list:

Has this dog ever bitten a person or killed an animal other than a predator? If so, please explain: